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i am on a panel for emerging technologies. advanced technology developments. this was news to me. it is not about hardware but about systems and components. industry has something to learn from what is happening in the way the defense department is mulling the development of new technologies from basic sciences. >> i have been working for google for the last eight ye ars. lowry and saturdarry and sergeit together to create google. private industry. google is the epitome of the with the forces come together to create what i think is an innovation now. one thing you have to learn is he wants you to have a healthy disregard for the impossible. that is something that took me quite a while to shift my brain to work that way. i want to bring back to what president faust was talking about. what concerns me greatly because of the house the disregard for the impossible and working with educational institutions, i have great concerns for where we're going as a country and i will give two statistics. some of the numbers i have learned -- the united states is ranked 52nd in terms of the quali
i am on a panel for emerging technologies. advanced technology developments. this was news to me. it is not about hardware but about systems and components. industry has something to learn from what is happening in the way the defense department is mulling the development of new technologies from basic sciences. >> i have been working for google for the last eight ye ars. lowry and saturdarry and sergeit together to create google. private industry. google is the epitome of the with the...
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walmart retail company are heavy users of technology. mcdonald, heavy user of technology. underarmor, heavy user of technology. technology is, engineers not just for technology companies, we need engineers for every company because every company in every sector has to be more innovative and engineering is a key skill set and their biggest challenge is attracting enough talent while other people, both entrepreneurs trying to disrupt the large company as well as other nations trying to disrupt us are stepping up their game. >> so this has to be a compelling topic, otherwise you wouldn't have this large a crowd sitting here wrapped on :30 on a friday night. either that our have no other alternatives. we will give the final word to our host, governor bee lyles. >> thank you, alan. i want to thank our distinguished panel and moderator and to thank all of you for attending this very robust, rich and engaging discussion tonight about the politics, economics and the legal ramifications of how skilled immigration. in his first post election news conference, president obama stated t
walmart retail company are heavy users of technology. mcdonald, heavy user of technology. underarmor, heavy user of technology. technology is, engineers not just for technology companies, we need engineers for every company because every company in every sector has to be more innovative and engineering is a key skill set and their biggest challenge is attracting enough talent while other people, both entrepreneurs trying to disrupt the large company as well as other nations trying to disrupt us...
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the file cabinets on your technology device you have. but the point is that that company is in the process now of making products that are creating innovation. the i novation has to occur at all three levels inside that business on a continual basis for it to deliver. it's one of the major reasons why these devices we have here are -- two major reasons are so small and powerful is because of the processors and storage. by the way in storage there's something called moore's law in processing, storage the greater change is double every nine months than 18 months. twice the rate. so but the point is in the technology world you have to think about the companys producing innovation not producing products and services in order to stay ahead of the curve. >> jonathan, you want to pick up on this? >> i'm sorry. i'm a philosopher. i don't know how to innovate. and what strikes me about innovation, of course, is that -- this is something the president gave us a good example a few minutes ago, retroviruses and basic medical science turned into very
the file cabinets on your technology device you have. but the point is that that company is in the process now of making products that are creating innovation. the i novation has to occur at all three levels inside that business on a continual basis for it to deliver. it's one of the major reasons why these devices we have here are -- two major reasons are so small and powerful is because of the processors and storage. by the way in storage there's something called moore's law in processing,...
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we can put the burden of registration on technology. the you can increase the integrity of your roles. the data will be more correct. you will be more time than with what the secretary of ohio said with the dmv. it allows us to make sure. i will leave it to other questions. i think for the most part voters and register it. >> thank you for including me in this discussion. we are at the voter participation center concerned with the rising american electorate. marital status, age, and raise determine whether or not you register and vote. we believe the rae represents 54% when taken individually of the eligible population. and i could 2012 they represented 485 of the electorate but they represent 63% of all the unregistered citizens. we wanted to take a look at this year and also at some of the things that were different. what was the primary thing this year that was the same as in other elections? we think it is a real challenge about the number of unregistered citizens. whether or not they're part of the rising electric or not. 73 millio
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we have this new found richness, new technologies to find energy. i have seen some estimates up to 3 million new jobs directly related to the energy boom. is it real? how unfortunate of a driver will that be for the economy? when you're sitting down trying to figure out what growth will look like in this country, how does a factor in? >> in a few ways. number one, if there's one thing i feel more optimistic than i did one decade ago, i had a book out around 2006 and i felt like, when you are out making the case for why there should be more location as opposed to china and india, you felt like you how the wind in your face. you have great meetings but then they pull your side and say, that's a powerful argument, but we're moving this to bangalor next week. there is much more of an economic case for people to be relocating and bring jobs back. some of that is about the way it is structured between us and china and some of it is energy. no doubt the future of natural gas is just making the price calculation more attractive to someone thinking about a n
we have this new found richness, new technologies to find energy. i have seen some estimates up to 3 million new jobs directly related to the energy boom. is it real? how unfortunate of a driver will that be for the economy? when you're sitting down trying to figure out what growth will look like in this country, how does a factor in? >> in a few ways. number one, if there's one thing i feel more optimistic than i did one decade ago, i had a book out around 2006 and i felt like, when you...
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some of the stuff being done in terms of technology is exciting and gymnastics. the two things have to go hand in hand. there is no point in having a collaborative process if the public does not have any idea of what is going on. what is going on does not have value if you cannot contribute to the decision making process. the administration push in the technology front. they let other aspects fall to the side. here is my inevitable pessimism coming up again. >> hudson? >> our specific focus is what data is being published. the gee whiz aspect should not be an excuse for not doing good government right now. if you want to know who is doing the most forward-looking work in open government data, i have a different answer for you. i will talk only about the spending budget. there is no contest. it is the recovery and transparency board. it compiled the first database of spending that span all agencies. there are $60 million in grants either recovered or never paid out in the first place. there is no one i can point to who does not like that. i will not take up too mu
some of the stuff being done in terms of technology is exciting and gymnastics. the two things have to go hand in hand. there is no point in having a collaborative process if the public does not have any idea of what is going on. what is going on does not have value if you cannot contribute to the decision making process. the administration push in the technology front. they let other aspects fall to the side. here is my inevitable pessimism coming up again. >> hudson? >> our...
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i spent more than 20 years in the wind industry as a technology development engineer. in those days we saw some spectacular failures and dramatic failures, but every year we put more into the technology development. little bit this year in the aerodynamics, gear box, foundation, every year a little incremental improvement in the control systems, field testing so we understood what was going on and the power electronics, and today we have an industry that is a spectacular industry. . the touchins produce power for five cents per kilowatt. it's been a successful business. the united states dominated that business because of consistent policies, consistent tax policies. we could rely on the policies being there year after year. investors came in, engineers came in. in the early 1980's those policies began to change and the technology began to leave our country and we've seen -- i've seen in my career the incentives come and go over the years. i can tell you it's devastating to the industry. it takes years to develop the infrastructure to produce wind turbines. the barings
i spent more than 20 years in the wind industry as a technology development engineer. in those days we saw some spectacular failures and dramatic failures, but every year we put more into the technology development. little bit this year in the aerodynamics, gear box, foundation, every year a little incremental improvement in the control systems, field testing so we understood what was going on and the power electronics, and today we have an industry that is a spectacular industry. . the...
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almost every company is a technology company. wal-mart are heavy users of technology. technology -- we need engineers not just for technology companies but for every sector and engineering is a key skill set and their biggest chalsleng attracting enough talent while other people as well as other nations trying to disrupt us are stepping up their game. so this has to be a compelling topic otherwise you wouldn't have this large a crowd sitting here at 8:30 on a friday night. either that or you have no other alternative. we're going to give the final word to our host. >> thank you allen. and i want to thank fur distinguished panel and moderator and to thank all of you for attending this very robust, rich and engaging discussion tonight about the politics, the economics and the legal ramifications of high skilled immigration. in his first post election news conference, president obama stated that he was quote a believer. if you've got a ph.d. and stay here and start a business here, we shouldn't make it harder for you to stay here. you should encourage you to contribute to
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i don't know the answer, but i know the technology is there. someone has to do really social science discussion in terms of how to take advantage of it. but i do think the future will be pretty -- gives an opportunity for us to really tin-tin in terms of competitiveness again. with better equalization, we are getting closer to it than we were when i was growing up, with regard to the ability to access information's but also to get the message that the world is yours and you can do anything -- empowerment. >> music and technology, one of my interests. we have seen this happen before. like being crosby got to be a corner because the microphone changed. before that you had to be a high tenor. crosby got to be a crooner. then there was magnetic tape. you have to go to high-tech studios in l.a. or chicago or new york to record before that. people now can communicate with new technologies. i'm an old-fashioned guy. i still want all kids to come to a seminar on the campus for a while. i do, very much. but i'm also teaching a course next year and i'm t
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almost every company now is a technology company. walmart is heavy using technology. and dormer, a heavy using -- user of technology. we need these not just for technology companies, but every sector has to be more innovative, and engineering is a skill set, and their biggest challenge is attracting enough talent while other people as well as other nations trying to disrupt us are stepping up. >> so this has to be a compelling topic. otherwise, you would not have this kind of crowd on a friday night. either that or you have no other alternative. but we are going to give the final word to our host. >> thank you. and i want to thank our distinguished panel and moderator and to thank all of you for attending this very robust and engaging discussion tonight. the politics, economics, and the legal ramifications of immigration. in his first post-election news conference, president obama stated that he was, quote, a believer, that if you have a ph.d. in physics or computer science who wants to stay here to have a business here, we should not make it harder for you to stay he
almost every company now is a technology company. walmart is heavy using technology. and dormer, a heavy using -- user of technology. we need these not just for technology companies, but every sector has to be more innovative, and engineering is a skill set, and their biggest challenge is attracting enough talent while other people as well as other nations trying to disrupt us are stepping up. >> so this has to be a compelling topic. otherwise, you would not have this kind of crowd on a...
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right we will find that climate change is an economic opportunity that the industrial revolution or the technology boom were. >> you rattled off a number of states. what is it like being a new chairman? have you gone through a boot camp and now you know everything about these races right off the bat? >> no, to be honest with you. i have a lot to learn from governors around the country. i have to tell you why i'm so excited. as you look around the country of the politics of today, since we did not get much change in washington, the senate is in great hands but the house is still controlled by mostly tea party congressional folks. this is a time when governors need to lead. what the public wants is not so much democrats or republicans, they want results. they want to see they have leaders to make the tough choices to grow jobs. rubber is going to hit the road with the governors because of the paralysis. they do not to anything but protect the right wing interests. it is a real opportunity for us. we need to elect a democratic governors who will make a difference in jobs and jobs growth by controllin
right we will find that climate change is an economic opportunity that the industrial revolution or the technology boom were. >> you rattled off a number of states. what is it like being a new chairman? have you gone through a boot camp and now you know everything about these races right off the bat? >> no, to be honest with you. i have a lot to learn from governors around the country. i have to tell you why i'm so excited. as you look around the country of the politics of today,...
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>> i would say it followed the technological trends that have transformed all the businesses. the first and would probably observe is the dramatic shift from hardware to software- centered systems. the minute you are able to do more in software rather than proprietary hardware, i think that is coming to television. you are right to ask the consumer what is dtv experience in the home. they will talk about a box that sits on the credenza. they will talk about the remote control. they will talk about what they do not like about that, to be perfectly candid. but they will talk about halt all of this will be migrated into software rather than proprietary hardware, and i think you will get innovation. a company like time warner or comcast can innovate overnight, not with the hardware replacement. then, i think you see the other great trend that we have seen in mobile and the app environments. then you are able to deliver a new, interesting experience. you have the information that we all love, but also married that with the pipe. i hopefully -- i hope that you can create new experie
>> i would say it followed the technological trends that have transformed all the businesses. the first and would probably observe is the dramatic shift from hardware to software- centered systems. the minute you are able to do more in software rather than proprietary hardware, i think that is coming to television. you are right to ask the consumer what is dtv experience in the home. they will talk about a box that sits on the credenza. they will talk about the remote control. they will...
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these are incremental invention, and understood technology. basically the file cabinets on any technological advice you have. that innovation has to come at all three levels inside that business on a continual basis for it to continue to deliver. one of the major reasons why these devices -- two major reasons they are so powerful is because of the processors and storage. so by the way, in storage, the rate of changes is double every nine months. the point is, in that technology world, you have to think about the company's producing innovation to stay ahead of the curve. >> now that they have an out, it to look at it. >> i don't know how to innovate. what strikes me about innovation, and this is something he gave us an example of a few minutes ago -- retroviruses -- retroviruses as part of the treatment and understanding of hiv eight years later. if you think of the internet and finally the web, this is what was out there. there is a myth about americans that we only care about applications. we are the most effective basic science producers in
these are incremental invention, and understood technology. basically the file cabinets on any technological advice you have. that innovation has to come at all three levels inside that business on a continual basis for it to continue to deliver. one of the major reasons why these devices -- two major reasons they are so powerful is because of the processors and storage. so by the way, in storage, the rate of changes is double every nine months. the point is, in that technology world, you have...
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caller: director of science and technology for the navy. he may remember me. -- you may remember me. it is a matter of management, selection of program managers. sequestration is probably a terrific opportunity. anyway, that is all i have to say. guest: the attack submarine, they have taken 2 million man hours of the program. the cost has come down. the quality is superb. the man hours have been reduced, and they are doing it by allowing for appropriations. they fixed the design. you cannot have requirements people coming and saying, and like a little bit different. you cannot get to do that. when you put in reasonably simple controls on the process, you can reduce costs. i suspect you could do that for a lot of other programs. where we have had these multi- year programs, you can save money ship to ship or series two series. host: the caller says he remembers you. what were you doing at the time? guest: i was working as a contractor. supporting department of defense and a variety of capacities. host: caller on our independent line. go ahea
caller: director of science and technology for the navy. he may remember me. -- you may remember me. it is a matter of management, selection of program managers. sequestration is probably a terrific opportunity. anyway, that is all i have to say. guest: the attack submarine, they have taken 2 million man hours of the program. the cost has come down. the quality is superb. the man hours have been reduced, and they are doing it by allowing for appropriations. they fixed the design. you cannot...
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the other is the technology revolution and we all know that technology is making many, many companies more efficient, which is great for productivity. that's the way economies get ahead and living standards improve. however, a lot of that technology means companies just need fewer workers. one place this is really happening is in manufacturing. so we do have something of a manufacturing revival in the united states. but for the most part, it's high tech manufacturing, with robots, computers, and things that simply reduce the need for people. so those are the kinds of products that are coming off the assembly line that you really want to produce. they take very skilled workers to produce, but they don't require many jobs. manufacturing is coming back, but employment in manufacturing is still very low. it might, we might have a manufacturing revival, but with moment that stays at lower levels because of technology. i think the answer here is get into the technology economy. be part of the people who are creating the new technology or contributing to that, because that is a nice growing
the other is the technology revolution and we all know that technology is making many, many companies more efficient, which is great for productivity. that's the way economies get ahead and living standards improve. however, a lot of that technology means companies just need fewer workers. one place this is really happening is in manufacturing. so we do have something of a manufacturing revival in the united states. but for the most part, it's high tech manufacturing, with robots, computers,...
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can you talk about the technology development that will allow us to better share the system? >> yes, i see we have four seconds left. so let me get into that. >> i am sure the chairman will let you finish your answer. art thank you, mr. chairman. those issues of what are the impacts of passengers on the freight needs are actually done. that was my fifth point on the very site specific analysis. the report by the inspector general indicated some of the negotiations dragged on. they did because there were four parties sitting around the desk. each of which was looking at this with their own presence. but freight rails wanted to make sure that not only could they continue to serve their customers today but that they would be able to continue to serve their customers in the foreseeable future which then meant having models as to what would be the growth of traffic and what the impact would be of having passenger rail service their. knowing that maybe that passenger service would be heavy at certain times of the day. and how the model that and come to an agreement? so those discus
can you talk about the technology development that will allow us to better share the system? >> yes, i see we have four seconds left. so let me get into that. >> i am sure the chairman will let you finish your answer. art thank you, mr. chairman. those issues of what are the impacts of passengers on the freight needs are actually done. that was my fifth point on the very site specific analysis. the report by the inspector general indicated some of the negotiations dragged on. they...
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these cuts would tremendously damage our ability to develop the clean energy technologies of tomorrow, technologies that lead to not only lower energy bills for our constituents but also to new businesses and middle-class jobs. i see it every day in my congressional district where cutting edge companies like launch point technologies can transform and use federal funding to develop new exciting ideas that would otherwise lange wish on the drawing board -- languish on the drawing board. the threat of the fiscal cliff is real. we need to come together and pass a balanced package that continues building for a clean energy future. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house an enrolled bill. the clerk: h.r. h.r. 2467, an act to take serl federal lands in mono county, california, into trust for the benefit of the bridgeport indian colony. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered or on w
these cuts would tremendously damage our ability to develop the clean energy technologies of tomorrow, technologies that lead to not only lower energy bills for our constituents but also to new businesses and middle-class jobs. i see it every day in my congressional district where cutting edge companies like launch point technologies can transform and use federal funding to develop new exciting ideas that would otherwise lange wish on the drawing board -- languish on the drawing board. the...
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you need to make the investments in worker training, in new technology, in innovation, to ensure that the workers that were required 20 years ago, go four or five on one piece of machinery, now you have one worker on four pieces of machinery. this is what you have to do in order to remain competitive in this world economy. all the books have been written. he doesn't argue that the american economy is slipping quickly or deeply. he calls it the rise of the rest . that other economies are investing in their people and in their future. tom freedman and mike mandalbom who wrote the book "that used to be us: how america fell behind the world it invented" says that because of information technology, regardless of size, distance and increasingly language, every country now can participate in a global platform to realize the great economic benefits of globalization. you can't compete in the new world and the new economy without making investments in your people, your infrastructure and the scientific research that's important. china over the next couple of years will catch up to us in terms o
you need to make the investments in worker training, in new technology, in innovation, to ensure that the workers that were required 20 years ago, go four or five on one piece of machinery, now you have one worker on four pieces of machinery. this is what you have to do in order to remain competitive in this world economy. all the books have been written. he doesn't argue that the american economy is slipping quickly or deeply. he calls it the rise of the rest . that other economies are...
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part of it is the technology. we think because of all operate on computers that somehow you can make this all happen overnight. it is not -- it does not work that way. it takes a lot of advanced technology. we are working to try to get that done. we have invested money into this effort. we're not going to give up. we're going to continue to work. our ability to reach that point will help us. that is the future. it is going to happen. it is tougher than hell to try to get it done because of the problems you run into with technology, with individuals to sometimes do not want to move. this is what i'm doing. [applause] >> with your position i am going to ask if we can please hold the further questions. you honor us with your presents and urge you with your presence -- you honor us with your presence in the entire nation with your leadership. >> we're going to pass out claims. they aren't worth a of a lot they might get a drink. >> the new chairman of the democratic governors association. he talks about the fiscal cli
part of it is the technology. we think because of all operate on computers that somehow you can make this all happen overnight. it is not -- it does not work that way. it takes a lot of advanced technology. we are working to try to get that done. we have invested money into this effort. we're not going to give up. we're going to continue to work. our ability to reach that point will help us. that is the future. it is going to happen. it is tougher than hell to try to get it done because of the...
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from the -- research and technology. from 2005 to 2011, this program supported 46 projects involving fishermen, ports, marinists and they leveraged $2.7 million in noaa funding with $2.9 million in nonfederal matching funds. another program, fishing for energy, is one of an innovative program that has collection bins for commercial fishermen to dispose of unwanted fishing gear. it's disposed more than 700 of obsolete dare elect gear which -- dire elect gear which has lost marketable lobster and saves up to $792 million in damages to boat propelers from direlect fishing gear. if that isn't enough, the energy from them recycles gear. it doesn't cost the fishermen anything to dispose of this gear and that's why it's such a successful program. this small federal investment results in huge cost savings. marine debris is much larger and a growing problem. with disasters in japan last year and the recent storms like sandy, cleaning up debrises requires both resources and coordination between agencies and states. while i commend
from the -- research and technology. from 2005 to 2011, this program supported 46 projects involving fishermen, ports, marinists and they leveraged $2.7 million in noaa funding with $2.9 million in nonfederal matching funds. another program, fishing for energy, is one of an innovative program that has collection bins for commercial fishermen to dispose of unwanted fishing gear. it's disposed more than 700 of obsolete dare elect gear which -- dire elect gear which has lost marketable lobster and...
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what we also know is that technology is developing social media and all the rest that makes it easier for someone in boston or savannah, georgia, to have a bigger impact. what we're also seing is these issues are increasingly coming down to tough choices, tough choices that business leaders can help with. >> how do they characterize regulations? >> generally speaking, regulations rank high. you've got the large financial services companies who are concerned with dodd frank. you've also got smaller businesses concerned that big banks aren't lending. they have different views on service. host: a republican from missouri said, as washington debates the fiscal cliff on spending and taxes we should not forget the regulatory avalanche that awaits businesses in the new year. roughly 4,100 regulations are coming through the pipeline. not all regulations will affect small businesses, many will, however, and the compliance costs for small firms exceed that of their large competition by some 36%. guest: that -- it's difficult for a small business leader to come to the white house and talk about
what we also know is that technology is developing social media and all the rest that makes it easier for someone in boston or savannah, georgia, to have a bigger impact. what we're also seing is these issues are increasingly coming down to tough choices, tough choices that business leaders can help with. >> how do they characterize regulations? >> generally speaking, regulations rank high. you've got the large financial services companies who are concerned with dodd frank. you've...
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responsible but we combine that with a vision on education, on ensuring that we get it right when it comes to technology, making sure we have a trained work force for the jobs that aring with created, so we can be the job creators and we see incomes rise on our constituent. that is what voters judge you by. when we come out and talk to candidates we go for job creators, folks who are going to create jobs in this economy. >> when you look specifically to the 2014 election and in the midwestern state where is republicans had pretty large victories in 2010, what is your argument over those republicans governors? obviously, some of these republican governors have changed some laws and angered some of the democratic base. if not, what is it? >> let's look at some of those races. let's take michigan as an example because it has been in the press. here is the state that produces the automobiles for america that without president obama and the bailout of the auto industry, probably wouldn't in business right now. you've got to governor down there instituting right to work policies that are against the interests
responsible but we combine that with a vision on education, on ensuring that we get it right when it comes to technology, making sure we have a trained work force for the jobs that aring with created, so we can be the job creators and we see incomes rise on our constituent. that is what voters judge you by. when we come out and talk to candidates we go for job creators, folks who are going to create jobs in this economy. >> when you look specifically to the 2014 election and in the...
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that we pursue and recognize that the significant technological challenges that have been associated with that program and really, i think, in the time frame that we've had to develop these systems, i think we've -- the technological part of this defense has donna mazing things in that time frame to be able to produce the caments that are there now. and i'm confident they're going to produce the result you're asking about in the near future. as far as the overall, how you would put a p.a.a. in europe, i came from europe in my last position. and again, it goes back to a discussion for me about europe versus the size and the immensity and vastness of this region, a region even the pacific region in the indopacific and trying to apply that exact model to a defense of this area, i think that would be a stretch for me. however, i think there are opportunities as we look at our alliances, as we look at our growing partnerships, as we look at multilateral organizations who are investing in ballistic missile defense capabilities of their own. if they are properly networked and properly put i
that we pursue and recognize that the significant technological challenges that have been associated with that program and really, i think, in the time frame that we've had to develop these systems, i think we've -- the technological part of this defense has donna mazing things in that time frame to be able to produce the caments that are there now. and i'm confident they're going to produce the result you're asking about in the near future. as far as the overall, how you would put a p.a.a. in...
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here is something from the national journal, united technologies, congressional connection poll. it says -- then looking at another poll from gallup -- what are democrats willing to give up in the short term? guest: we have already given 1.6 trillion in cuts. we already have cut into the medicare program by 750 billion. host: you are saying ? -- saying hold the line? guest: no, i'm saying where's the revenue. even attacks on the 2% does not close the gap, but it is a question of fairness in terms of where are you going to balance the budget. through no tax increases whatsoever, which is the pledge to grover norquist? or are you going to do it through reasonably and ,esponsibly looking at cuts inefficiencies, bending the curve of the large cost of health care, which drives the domestic side, looking at greater efficiencies on the military side as well, and then focusing on the revenue that should come in as well. the president's call for $1.40 trillion in revenue over 10 years, reasonable amounts of money. when you get bill gates and warren buffett's and most responsible economist
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they do event planning for businesses like medical technology and biotech and those industries are facing a huge medical device tax coming into the future as a result of obamacare and this economy. because of the uncertainty that is here and because we in washington have not been able to solve these problems, my friend, who is getting married in april, now has lost her job. will she bounce back? yes, she will eventually. because she's articulate and she's beautiful and she will get another job. will her boss be able to restructure their business? yes. because that's what people do who are job creators. but her life is going to be a little less beautiful. her wedding will probably be a little less beautiful. and she will start her new life off with her fiance who will be her husband in maybe a little bit less of a profitable and a promising way. i say to the president, come to the table, time to get serious about this issue. these people are already feeling the results and the effects of your lack of leadership. be the leader that the american people re-elected you to be. and sometimes tha
they do event planning for businesses like medical technology and biotech and those industries are facing a huge medical device tax coming into the future as a result of obamacare and this economy. because of the uncertainty that is here and because we in washington have not been able to solve these problems, my friend, who is getting married in april, now has lost her job. will she bounce back? yes, she will eventually. because she's articulate and she's beautiful and she will get another job....
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we talked about technology and data sharing. there are productivity, issues that are significant. >> i want to touch on some other hot-button topics we have not discussed as much. capital gains, dividends. current laws, they go back up. dividends treated as ordinary income. capital gains goes back up to 20%. how much revenue are we talking about? if those become bargaining chips, how much are we giving up? >> under current law, the capital gains rate is scheduled to go to 20%. we are actually talking 23.8%. dividends are scheduled to go to ordinary rates. you need the 3.8% for people who have higher incomes. significant increases in both are scheduled. as you think about the fiscal cliff and what is coming, one of the few places you can see people responding to it is in their behavior around capital gains and dividends. companies are moving up to how, shareholders take a vintage of a lower rate. i expect you will see more investors realize lower capital gains in order to get lower rates. there is clearly money there. there is cl
we talked about technology and data sharing. there are productivity, issues that are significant. >> i want to touch on some other hot-button topics we have not discussed as much. capital gains, dividends. current laws, they go back up. dividends treated as ordinary income. capital gains goes back up to 20%. how much revenue are we talking about? if those become bargaining chips, how much are we giving up? >> under current law, the capital gains rate is scheduled to go to 20%. we...
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the technology of 2012 was amazing and 2016 is indescribable. has to be invested in and priority. the chairman inherited a party that had financial problems and got the party out of a financial hole which didn't create a lot of time and space. part of what we need to do. you need to have a marketing department but you need to have a good production department. you need to have good policy that you are selling and state of the art methods. >> you personally tweet? >> i try to. but no one has ever sent a tweet on my behalf. i control my own twitter feed because it is authentic and it is about hip-hop and sports. >> you are a dolphins guy? >> yeah. they got beat last sunday. >> what devices do you carry? >> iphone. i didn't know if you meant a taser. [laughter] >> i have an iphone. i'm holding the i-pod 1. i think it's the 4. i phone. >> and last question, you wear a lot of hats, one of your hats is football coach for your son anthony. >> we lost in the first round. it wasn't my fault. we didn't give up a pass, neither was one attempted, to be fair. i had a great time. my seven-year-
the technology of 2012 was amazing and 2016 is indescribable. has to be invested in and priority. the chairman inherited a party that had financial problems and got the party out of a financial hole which didn't create a lot of time and space. part of what we need to do. you need to have a marketing department but you need to have a good production department. you need to have good policy that you are selling and state of the art methods. >> you personally tweet? >> i try to. but no...
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use the computers, robotics, a bit of technology being used. to do manufacturing right now is not what it used to be. you need to have math and computer skills and good work skills. a lot of people need me more post secondary education. we need -- i have a proposal that would use tax credits for advanced manufacturing that are making products with patents. we are competing now with other advanced economies. we need to make sure we have some understanding that we are functioning in a global marketplace. we need some work to be done in making sure the tax policy looks to the future and how we grow entrepreneurs. the basic investment in research is not to be taken lightly. it is medical research, research on new energy sources. entrepreneurs come out of these kinds of advances where we see basic research funded by the government that we take for granted. if we keep cutting that and not being sure about it, even r&d tax credits. doing them retroactively -- than if the country said, we are doing it anyway, we are taking a chance. we have to make it
use the computers, robotics, a bit of technology being used. to do manufacturing right now is not what it used to be. you need to have math and computer skills and good work skills. a lot of people need me more post secondary education. we need -- i have a proposal that would use tax credits for advanced manufacturing that are making products with patents. we are competing now with other advanced economies. we need to make sure we have some understanding that we are functioning in a global...
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even like then't word rebuild because there are changes in technology and planning that i spoke to the governor and let it be known in the public arena that i commended the governor for his leadership in this thing and we put aside the pitchforks and picked up shovels together. how do we go about this? unfortunately, again, time is so limited. what are the choices that we make about the way things were or what we have to do to improve our infrastructure? >> i will make one point, and i promised it will be in one and i will pass it on. we need now to make sure we guarantee access from new jersey into new york with a new tidal box under hudson yards, the west side yards, before for real estate development overtakes us. that will cost us 190 million bucks. that we need to do that right now, sir. >> it is important, senator, as you and the administration is looking at a package, that will be able to provide the states to get what they need, what needs to be done. for example, we need to completely rebuild the south street station, south ferry station, and in the process of doing that, we n
even like then't word rebuild because there are changes in technology and planning that i spoke to the governor and let it be known in the public arena that i commended the governor for his leadership in this thing and we put aside the pitchforks and picked up shovels together. how do we go about this? unfortunately, again, time is so limited. what are the choices that we make about the way things were or what we have to do to improve our infrastructure? >> i will make one point, and i...
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time and where we are in terms of our overall requirements in a changing world, the advancement of technology, the quality of the people we have -- they are the best i have seen in over 43 years and have had the privilege to wear the uniform. the pentagon -- will be fined from a defense standpoint. i would also pick up on what senator nunn said. i have seen this in countries and regions globally, where the failure to be able to invest in preventive defense, having a relationship, helping other military strain in their own countries, not being able to do that just increases the likelihood of some kind of conflict breaking out, which may or may not involve us. that preventative pieces one of the first pieces that leaves under this kind of pressure. i do think that with -- if this is well done, creating a framework that the national security team moving forward can put something in place which will address these specifically and can be done in 2013 -- falling off a cliff makes it very difficult. >> i have often said that i am an example of having hundley served in uniform twice with great conseq
time and where we are in terms of our overall requirements in a changing world, the advancement of technology, the quality of the people we have -- they are the best i have seen in over 43 years and have had the privilege to wear the uniform. the pentagon -- will be fined from a defense standpoint. i would also pick up on what senator nunn said. i have seen this in countries and regions globally, where the failure to be able to invest in preventive defense, having a relationship, helping other...
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we also know that technology is developing, social media and all the rest, which makes it easier for someone on route 128 in boston or savannah, georgia, to have a bigger impact. we are seeing the issues are increasingly coming down to a tough choices, tough choices of business leaders. host: how would they characterize regulations? guest: generally, regulations rank high. you have large financial services companies concerned with dodd-frank. you also have smaller businesses that are concerned the big banks are not lending. so they both have different views on financial services. host: a republican from missouri says -- guest: if you think about that, how difficult it is for small business leader affected by a particular regulation to come to washington and talk to the finals or talk to congress about the best way to fix it. what we are trying to do is bring business leaders together at scale, so their input can go directly to those who are producing the regulations. on the regulatory front, a person who recently was running the office of regulatory affairs, his team was very aggress
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are you looking at technology that will be used of the passenger rail system so we can achieve the highest possible? >> absolutely. this is defined as 110 miles per hour. >> do think that is a bad definition? >> that is a pretty fast train. look. i been on trains to spain and other countries and china the code to under 53 miles an hour -- tour de miles an hour -- 253 miles an hour. california where you are building new infrastructure, and do it at 2 under miles an hour. that is what we're going to do. in illinois the best we can do is 110 miles per hour. would we like to go to hundred? of course we would. it is not possible. >> it is a standard we can live with. >> that is right. there has been some criticism as well that the money that has not been spent yet, if you think it has been reasonable to has been the amount of money without developing the plan and making obligations for the studies that are required? is not ok to have obligated the money and still ask for more because we can obligate more ?hat's >> of the past four years we have not seen any bad deals from sweetheart deals with
are you looking at technology that will be used of the passenger rail system so we can achieve the highest possible? >> absolutely. this is defined as 110 miles per hour. >> do think that is a bad definition? >> that is a pretty fast train. look. i been on trains to spain and other countries and china the code to under 53 miles an hour -- tour de miles an hour -- 253 miles an hour. california where you are building new infrastructure, and do it at 2 under miles an hour. that...
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people talk about the technology and access on private lands. but if we did not have $12 gas and $85 oil, do not see the development -- you would not see development of unconventional is. -- unconventionals. host: robert from st. louis, missouri. caller: thank you for having me. i agree with the previous caller, who had some question as to whether we get complete information. i share that. i was wondering but specifically, brazil has converted pretty much to ethanol. i wonder whether government was responsible for that. i wonder why we have not made much stuff there. is clean coal in it? i've heard that it is. -- a muyth? yth? --a myth? i have heard that it is. why don't we have a push for household and commercial utilities to primarily use natural gas equipment, like water heaters, home heating, so one instead of having to generate electricity with other fuels? cote fracking, i've seen a documentary that showed people turning on their water faucets and they could actually like them. yet it seems to be -- light them. yet it seems to be sweeping
people talk about the technology and access on private lands. but if we did not have $12 gas and $85 oil, do not see the development -- you would not see development of unconventional is. -- unconventionals. host: robert from st. louis, missouri. caller: thank you for having me. i agree with the previous caller, who had some question as to whether we get complete information. i share that. i was wondering but specifically, brazil has converted pretty much to ethanol. i wonder whether government...
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we also know that technology is developing, social media and all the rest, which makes it easier for someone on route 128 in boston or savannah, georgia, to have a bigger impact. we are seeing the issues are increasingly coming down to a tough choices, tough choices of business leaders. host: how would they characterize regulations? guest: generally, regulations rank high. you have large financial services companies concerned with dodd-frank. you also have smaller businesses that are concerned the big banks are not lending. so they both have different views on financial services. host: a republican from missouri says -- he heads up the small business committee and house the -- you can see this segment in its entirety on our website c- span.org and look in the video library. now to capitol hill, where the senate banking committee is holding a hearing on federal rental assistance program with the assistance secretary for public and indian housing at the housing and urban development department. santer and retest is discussing the regulatory changes in hud section 8 and rental housing a
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potential in the energy industry if we just helped to promote some of these clean renewable energy technologies. you know, one of the things on this cliff is the end of the wind energy production tax which has been so incredibly successful in helping build this wind industry that is ready to take off but still needs a bit more support. clean energy, to my state, illinois, the middle west where we got lots of wind. it's free. and investing in wind energy, if that expires we're being to lose 7,000 jobs in illinois alone because of the failure to help invest in the wind energy industry. mr. johnson: well, it's not profitable at had time for private industry to invest in such a new way of producing energy. there's no profit in it. they won't do it. but government, having the leadership and the vision to understand where we need to go, how we need to take our people into the future, our leadership, we, the public policy apparatus, the government, we the people, the government, us, we have a responsibility not just to enhance short-term profits, we have a responsibility as a government to plan and pr
potential in the energy industry if we just helped to promote some of these clean renewable energy technologies. you know, one of the things on this cliff is the end of the wind energy production tax which has been so incredibly successful in helping build this wind industry that is ready to take off but still needs a bit more support. clean energy, to my state, illinois, the middle west where we got lots of wind. it's free. and investing in wind energy, if that expires we're being to lose...
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if we use satellite computer technology to analyze, prioritize commack and design. the 163% one is also dangerous. two men have been killed of their in the past three years. in the first years of its existence it was considered one of the most accident prone and the stages. host: you think this should be at the top of the fiscal cliff negotiations right now? caller: yes, because it would put a lot of people to work with our infrastructure. we have a big problem with our infrastructure. traffic is deplorable. up in's lives are going smoke. host: tony is from fort worth, texas. welcome to "the washington journal." caller: i think this a compromise because if they do not compromise and go over the cliff, this will set the standard for the next four years. i worked -- i voted for president obama, but i was also afraid he could not get anything done at the last four years. i believe that if they really want to put the american people first and stop playing politics and just put the american people first and come to some kind of deal because the debt ceiling debate is com
if we use satellite computer technology to analyze, prioritize commack and design. the 163% one is also dangerous. two men have been killed of their in the past three years. in the first years of its existence it was considered one of the most accident prone and the stages. host: you think this should be at the top of the fiscal cliff negotiations right now? caller: yes, because it would put a lot of people to work with our infrastructure. we have a big problem with our infrastructure. traffic...
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armenia allowing representation as well as a variety of firms that allegedly are involved in technology acquisition on behalf of the iranian regime. what are we doing about these two countries? they are political and foreign policy status in this town are [inaudible]. >> let me begin with what ought to be clear. >> share on c-span -- here on c- span we will break away. the entire program can be found on c-span.org. 8:00 eastern on c-span, negotiations on the fiscal cliff. we'll hear from harry reid and mitch mcconnell. c-span3, the impact of hurricnae ane sandy. a bipartisan group of senators spoke to reporters today about the civil war in syria and the potential use of force against the regime of bashar al-assad. >> good afternoon. i'm here with my colleagues from the senate, senator lieberman, senator gramm. -- graham. we are deeply disturbed by reports that bashar al-assad may have lionized -- weaponized some of his stores of chemical and biological agents and prepare them for use in aerial bombs. these reports also suggest that his forces are awaiting orders to use these weapons. if
armenia allowing representation as well as a variety of firms that allegedly are involved in technology acquisition on behalf of the iranian regime. what are we doing about these two countries? they are political and foreign policy status in this town are [inaudible]. >> let me begin with what ought to be clear. >> share on c-span -- here on c- span we will break away. the entire program can be found on c-span.org. 8:00 eastern on c-span, negotiations on the fiscal cliff. we'll hear...
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flood proof substations like senator lieberman's near the water, nor did they invest in smart grid technology that i a lous you to use computers and sensors to respond to outages, learn where the damage is and communicate with customer. the lack of investment, leadership and foresightly lifa is costing us big time. it doesn't give me pleasure to report to this committee that they'll be submitting an stiment $400 billion -- an estimated $800 million bill to fema. it would be foolish to give them $800 million without making them update. so i've asked to include a significant rate stabilization and mitigation plan into any reimbursement they issue to lifa. it's imperative that this process start now with the full cooperation of the federal government. it's my understanding that this week, new york state began discussing with fema a system wide mitigation proposal where the authority would submit a large plan to harden the system as opposed to individual work sheets and i would encourage the committee to work with us on this. just one more point on subways, sandy decimated the new york -- the new
flood proof substations like senator lieberman's near the water, nor did they invest in smart grid technology that i a lous you to use computers and sensors to respond to outages, learn where the damage is and communicate with customer. the lack of investment, leadership and foresightly lifa is costing us big time. it doesn't give me pleasure to report to this committee that they'll be submitting an stiment $400 billion -- an estimated $800 million bill to fema. it would be foolish to give them...
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it is really thinking about how we do things smarter, more efficiently, and using the technology and resources we have to make things more efficient and cost-effective for government. we reduced by $5 billion by passing a law that says we could not pass what was not funded. ours was not challenged in court, fortunately. we are looking at more pension reform. we have seven pension systems in the state. they are operated by different pension boards that have different rules, different structures, looking at the potential of having them under one board that monitors all of the pensions so you have across the board unanimously. one of the things we have done in the state of oklahoma is our transportation secretary, we took down a 9000-foot bridge in oklahoma city. over 1900 steel beams were repurposed and recycled for local counties to get rid of structurally deficient bridges. we will go from the bottom to the top in terms of creating that infrastructure. we are literally recycling and saving millions of dollars by something that would have just been thrown out. it is the only project l
it is really thinking about how we do things smarter, more efficiently, and using the technology and resources we have to make things more efficient and cost-effective for government. we reduced by $5 billion by passing a law that says we could not pass what was not funded. ours was not challenged in court, fortunately. we are looking at more pension reform. we have seven pension systems in the state. they are operated by different pension boards that have different rules, different structures,...
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for example, he's played an active role in introducing new technology to both students and staff, has worked to develop 21st century learning skills in a classroom environment that fosters creativity, innovation and critical thinking. most importantly, ryan works tirelessly to help his students achieve success in the classroom. ryan devlin, thank you for your commitment to the teaching profession and congratulations. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition? >> permission to address the house for one minute, mr. speaker, and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized. >> mr. speaker, members, as announced earlier by congressman ralph hall, we lost a member of the texas legislature, congressman jack brooks, who proudly served his southeast texas district for 42 years after he was first elected in 1952. mr. green: ultimatelying as dean in this house of representatives and dean of our texas delegation. i knew jack brooks from his -
for example, he's played an active role in introducing new technology to both students and staff, has worked to develop 21st century learning skills in a classroom environment that fosters creativity, innovation and critical thinking. most importantly, ryan works tirelessly to help his students achieve success in the classroom. ryan devlin, thank you for your commitment to the teaching profession and congratulations. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired....
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case, i mean, had they talk about careness -- fairness, do they say, well, our property, our cars, our technology wears out faster. guest: the current law is not correct. and this has to do with the retailers and the restaurants. their provision is that they get to deduct their property over 15 years instead of over 39 years. and they say, you know, 39 years is unrealistic and 15 years is more on money. host: how long you have been writing about taxes? guest: i've been write being taxes for maybe five years. host: how much do you think you know about the u.s. tax code? guest: not so much. i mean, like, i talk to tax experts, people with law degrees. and they probably know a lot about one part of the tax code. so, there are only like a few people i know who just have an encyclopedic knowledge about the entire thing who could say, in section 140-c-34 -- so those are very few and far between. i know more than many people. host: if somebody sat you down and said, write a book about the u.s. tax code -- guest: i could probably write about it in a more entertaining way. that's why i'm here to sort of b
case, i mean, had they talk about careness -- fairness, do they say, well, our property, our cars, our technology wears out faster. guest: the current law is not correct. and this has to do with the retailers and the restaurants. their provision is that they get to deduct their property over 15 years instead of over 39 years. and they say, you know, 39 years is unrealistic and 15 years is more on money. host: how long you have been writing about taxes? guest: i've been write being taxes for...
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to highlight another cause which i have been proud to champion and that is stem education, science, technology, engineering and math, these are critical educational fields that we need to make sure our young students are not only exposed to, but have the tools to excel and compete in the global marketplace. this means giving these core areas extra attention and i would like to highlight the great work and dedication that dr. lopez has given. as a principal, dr. lopez is ahead of the curve in advancing stem education. among his students and a model for students around the country. he has helped me greatly and taken on the task of heading up my educational advisory board and i'm grateful. in closing, it has been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent the people of the 10th congressional district. i have never forgotten where i came from and what i came here to accomplish and the importance of governing for the people. and while i'll miss many things, mr. speaker, i will miss many friends i have made on both sides of the aisle and my dedicated and talented staff, some of which are her
to highlight another cause which i have been proud to champion and that is stem education, science, technology, engineering and math, these are critical educational fields that we need to make sure our young students are not only exposed to, but have the tools to excel and compete in the global marketplace. this means giving these core areas extra attention and i would like to highlight the great work and dedication that dr. lopez has given. as a principal, dr. lopez is ahead of the curve in...
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the groundswell of creativity and technological change will lead to dramatic reductions of higher education so long as government policy does not stand in the way. we should make sure our federal aid programs do not discriminate against online course credit and help give parents and students march oysters. ideally, we need to reform our federal loan programs. college affordability is an issue that is important. it is the only reason i was able to go to college. the only reason is because of federal grants and loans. when i graduate from law school , i had close to $150,000 in student debt. that is a debt i paid off last year. i was able to help pay it off with my book that is now out on amazon. [applause] >> explore the paul broun system should the four students take out a loan, let's make sure parents and students understand how long it will take them to complete the education, the likelihood of completion, how much did they can expect to make after graduation, and tom on their -- and how much of their monthly -- let's explore the pilgrim -- belgrade system that students can take a alone,
the groundswell of creativity and technological change will lead to dramatic reductions of higher education so long as government policy does not stand in the way. we should make sure our federal aid programs do not discriminate against online course credit and help give parents and students march oysters. ideally, we need to reform our federal loan programs. college affordability is an issue that is important. it is the only reason i was able to go to college. the only reason is because of...
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we want everybody to enjoy the riches of technology. we want them to enjoy the economy in san francisco. that is why we're working so hard to make sure our central marketplace is welcoming of all these technology companies, making sure that we can work with other cities. i am very lucky to be part of the u.s. conference of mayors, and they allow me to represent san francisco as the innovative center for all the rest of the cities across the country. so we get to compare information and there. what these days i will get to talk to you while i am in washington, d.c., and you can hear what i am saying across there, so we can enjoy it -- wherever i go, you know i will be working and not fooling around. finally, we also are using technology to join our private companies in hiring san franciscans. hopefully some of your kids, some of your grandkids as well, are going to enjoy some of these great jobs in san francisco, because the companies that are here, many of them have agreed to use the virtual hiring practice called hiresf.org and share t
we want everybody to enjoy the riches of technology. we want them to enjoy the economy in san francisco. that is why we're working so hard to make sure our central marketplace is welcoming of all these technology companies, making sure that we can work with other cities. i am very lucky to be part of the u.s. conference of mayors, and they allow me to represent san francisco as the innovative center for all the rest of the cities across the country. so we get to compare information and there....
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we have been challenged in the solar technology arena because traditional technology has heavy weight technology that always challenged the integrity of roof tops, and moscone is the one we found and let that be for one of these companies and light ultralight technology and use, cheaper way of getting solar out there and we're going to allow them to demonstrate their product on top of our mos connie roof and that is an example we're doing in utilizing all of the agency's cooperations and make sure the start ups can use real testing sites in the city. that is thanks to the hardand kelly and the manager at puc and barbara hale and the second thing we're going to do is take a page out of what we're doing with clean tech and biotech life sciences. you see what mission bay is doing. they have for the last ten years building up a ecosystem of pharmaceutical companies and san francisco medical center and integrated around with the research teams to form a very strong research center and because of that center more and more companies around the world are locating there because they want to be
we have been challenged in the solar technology arena because traditional technology has heavy weight technology that always challenged the integrity of roof tops, and moscone is the one we found and let that be for one of these companies and light ultralight technology and use, cheaper way of getting solar out there and we're going to allow them to demonstrate their product on top of our mos connie roof and that is an example we're doing in utilizing all of the agency's cooperations and make...
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the technology is what creates a disability. the other believe that we have is that it is important to step back from what we know at listen to our clients. has to stop putting our beliefs on them. we have to look at where people are coming from with technology. and figure out what the issues are that they are having. the big question that we often asked is, when someone is struggling, is that a disability issue or a learning curve issue? we find that the disability issues are the easy fixes. the small print, hard to use a mouse, all of that is very easy to fix. the learning curve issues are really the hard ones for most people. most seniors and don't have a tool box of strategies for dealing with technology. we were more able to figure things out. i may not know where the downloads folder is, but i know it exists. i might have trouble finding it, but i know it is there. for someone that doesn't speak technology as well as i do, they don't know how to look for it. if you are someone i have an analogy for you. how many people her
the technology is what creates a disability. the other believe that we have is that it is important to step back from what we know at listen to our clients. has to stop putting our beliefs on them. we have to look at where people are coming from with technology. and figure out what the issues are that they are having. the big question that we often asked is, when someone is struggling, is that a disability issue or a learning curve issue? we find that the disability issues are the easy fixes....